Ti Cycles Fabrication

I am the original owner of 2000 Litespeed Owl Hollow hardtail titanium mountain bike and was in serious contemplation of buying a new bike as I wanted a frame that could accommodate disc brakes. At the same time, my Litespeed had great sentimental value and it fit me perfectly and I always intended to keep/​ride it for a lifetime.
After numerous internet searches and contacting as many Ti repair/​fabricating businesses as possible, I am so glad I found and utilized the outstanding craftsmen of Ti Cycles Fabrication in the beautiful state of Oregon.
First and foremost, they maintain excellent and consistent communications throughout the process. My main contact, Mr. Eric Herboth, was very professional and courteous every time I had an inquiry about what was to be done with my frame and costs. In addition, he provides that confident reassurance that in relation to ti frame modifications/​repairs, he’s done it all and seen it all. I’ll admit, I was nervous about sending my beloved MTB frame to be modified as if you do a web search of Ti frame modifications, you’ll come across a lot of shoddy work or read about unreliable shops that just take your money and hold your frame for months on end.
In other words, if you value your Ti frame, be very careful in who you choose to modify it. Or take the simple route and contact Ti Cycles Fabrication to do it as they will modify your frame beautifully and within reasonable time.
The modifications I requested were the following:
1) Add reinforced rear disc brake tab;
2) Add/​modify cable guides along the top tube to accommodate a hydraulic cable;
3) Add cable guides along rear seat stay for a hydraulic cable and;
4) Remove old v-​brakes bosses/​studs
After about two months, I received my new frame back and I was blown away! The modifications were done so well that it looked like there were no modifications at all but it was just a stock disc brake frame. The welds were all precise, clean and straight. Beautiful welding.
In addition, I was so glad I chose to have Ti Cycles remove my old v-​brake bosses/​studs (originally, I planned on doing it myself with some elbow grease and sand paper). The removal of the old studs were absolutely seamless. Just so well done that I can’t even tell where the old studs used to be since they buffed and polished up their work so well. Simply stunning.
Finally, they reinstalled my old headset (the frame needs to be sent stripped down but I didn’t have the tool to remove my headset so it remained when I sent it to them) and they did it with meticulous attention to detail so that the Chris King logo on the top and bottom cups were facing forward and aligned with each other. That is the type of precision any bike lover could appreciate!
In terms of their pricing as I did shop around for estimates, they are not the cheapest but they are also not the most expensive. So I would say their pricing is more than fair especially when you see the results of their excellent craftsmanship.
Thank you again Eric and Ti Cycles Fabrication! See you on the trails!

I recently rebuilt my 75 Raleigh road bike and had Ti Cycles straighten, weld, and repaint the frame and fork in original colors. I couldn’t be happier with the results! Dave and Eric are easy to collaborate with and the work was top notch. They gave my old ride new life, and I get asked about it constantly when riding around town!